"I read the Readers Digest Select Editions version of THUNDERHEAD which is a mere 137 pages and I still found myself skipping pages out of boredom. This story is better suited for children."

Disgruntled Amazon.com reader #3

To which the authors say:

"Excuse me! Sex, death, cannibalism, mutilation of animals--a kid's book? Damn, I'd love to read your idea of an adult novel."
                            -- Lincoln Child

"If you're looking for an adult book, may I recommend Kant's Prolegomena to Any Future Metaphysics? Now, there's a ripping good yarn for the serious adult!"
                            -- Douglas Preston